German Course: Fees 2024, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning, Online

Updated on Aug 26, 2022 06:48 IST
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German language course is one of the most popular foreign language courses which is beneficial for students who aspires to study further in European countries like Austria, Germany etc. Interested students can pursue a German course as certificate or diploma. German course is also offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil and PhD level. The course is in high demand due to multiple employment opportunities available in various sectors like embassies, corporates, travel and tourism, international relations and many more areas.  

Read the article below to know more about various types of German courses, popular German courses, distance, online, certificate German courses and much more. 

Types of German Courses -UG & PG 

German courses can be divided into different categories depending upon the mode of education. The course can be offered in various modes like full-time, online, diploma and certificate. There are a number of colleges in India that provides German courses in regular or full-time mode while some of the colleges provide the course in online, certificate and diploma mode.

German Degree Courses – UG

students get to pursue the course in regular full-time mode. Here students are required to take regular classes and be physically present in the classroom. There are a number of colleges offering BA German in India.

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

German 

Duration of course 

3 years 

Course fees 

Fees ranges below between INR 1000 to 1 lakh 

Eligibility 

students must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate marks from any stream.  

Admission process 

Merit-based & Entrance test 

Subsequent course to pursue 

MA German 

What after a BA German degree? 

After completing BA German students can pursue a masters degree course in German. students can also look for job opportunities available in the field like embassies, corporates, travel and tourism, international relations etc. 

Top German Courses  

Here is a list of courses in German and their duration:

Course 

Duration 

BA in German

3-Years 

MA in German

2-Years 

MPhil in German 

2-Years 

PhD in German 

2-Years 

Diploma in German 

1-Year 

PG Diploma in German 

1-Years 

Certificate in German 

6-Months/1-Year 

German Diploma Courses – UG 

students can get admission in diploma German courses on the basis of merit. Various universities in India offer diploma courses in German in India. students can also pursue advanced diploma.  

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

Diploma German  

Duration of course 

1-2 years 

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 20,000 

Eligibility 

students are eligible to take admission into the course after class 10 or 12 or equivalent. students from all streams can apply for the German course. 

Admission process 

Merit-based 

Subsequent course to pursue 

German PG Diploma 

What after a Diploma German degree? 

students can pursue higher degree like masters degree in German. 

Online German Courses -UG  

students can get admission in various online German courses after class 10th or 12th. students of any stream can take admission in online German course. 

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

Online German  

Duration of course 

Few hours to few weeks  

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 1200 - 24,000 

Eligibility 

students are eligible to take admission into the course after class 10 or 12 or equivalent. students from all streams can apply for the German course. 

What after a Online German degree? 

students can pursue higher degree like bachelors or masters degree in German. They can also look for job opportunities in the field. 

German Certification Courses -UG  

students can pursue Certificate Course in German after completing 10+2. The duration of the course is mainly one year. The course focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking proficiency. 

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

Certificate German  

Duration of course 

6 months to 1 year 

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 2,000 to INR 30,000 

Eligibility 

students are eligible to take admission into the course after class 12 or equivalent who have obtained 55% passing from a recognized board 

Admission process 

Merit-based 

Subsequent course to pursue 

German Degree Course 

What after a Certification German course? 

students can pursue higher degree like bachelor or master's degree in German. 

German Degree Courses – PG 

Master's degree in German is 2 years duration postgraduation course. There are various colleges in India offering MA German.

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

MA German 

Duration of course 

2 years 

Course fees 

Annual fees range below between INR INR 1,000 - 1,20,000 

Eligibility 

students must have a bachelor’s degree in Germa.  

Admission process 

Merit-based & Entrance test 

Subsequent course to pursue 

MPhil or PhD German 

What after a BA German degree? 

After completing MA German students can pursue higher degree in German. students can also look for job opportunities available in the fields like embassies, corporates, travel and tourism, international relations etc. 

German Diploma Courses -PG  

Admission to PG Diploma courses is done on the basis of merit. Diploma in German at PG level is also known as PG Diploma. There are number of universities and colleges in India that provide PG diploma courses in German.  

Course Features 

Course Details 

Name of course 

PG Diploma German  

Duration of course 

1-2 years 

Course fees 

The course fee ranges between INR 2,000 - 40,000 

Eligibility 

students are eligible to take admission into the course after class 10 or 12 or equivalent. students from all streams can apply for the German course. 

Admission process 

Merit-based 

What after a Diploma German degree? 

students can pursue higher degree like master's degree in German. They can also look for various job options available in the field. 

German: Career Opportunities

After completing German language course students can work in a number of fields. The job opportunities for the German language graduates are high.

Job Opportunities for German Graduates
Translator & Interpreter Tourism Industry
Hospitality industry German language teacher/trainer
Research analyst Engineering Jobs in India and Germany
Aeroflight sector Media industry
Table of contents
  • Popular German Colleges in India
  • Popular Private German Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular German UG Courses
  • Popular German PG Courses

Popular German Colleges in India

Following are the most popular German Colleges in India. Learn more about these German colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.

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#21 NIRF

17 K

#26 NIRF

Popular Private German Colleges in India

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#48 Outlook

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#70 Outlook

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#46 Outlook

German Applications open till Jul 31, 2026. Apply Now

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for German. Students interested in pursuing a career on German, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

22 Aug ' 26

SAT India Exam (August) Attempt

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SAT India Exam (September) Attempt

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CPGET 2026 Results

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23 Jun ' 26

CUET UG 2026 Result

21 Jun ' 26

CUET UG 2026 Final Answer Key

Popular German UG Courses

Following are the most popular German UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular German PG Courses

Following are the most popular German PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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